hypnosis

noun

hyp·no·sis | \ hip-ˈnō-səs

plural hypnoses\ hip-ˈnō-ˌsēz

Definition of hypnosis

1 : a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject

2 : any of various conditions that resemble sleep

3 : hypnotism sense 1

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Examples of hypnosis in a Sentence

He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water. While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.

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Yoga, along with hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery exercises, has been prohibited in the state’s public schools since 1993. — al, "Yoga proposal would have lifted ban in Alabama schools," 6 Sep. 2019 Hip-hop’s machine rhythm and rock’s tonal smearing combine for hypnosis on two fronts. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Post Malone Is the Voice of Modern Brain Fog," 9 Sep. 2019 Yoga, along with hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery exercises, has been prohibited in the state’s public schools since 1993. — al, "Yoga proposal would have lifted ban in Alabama schools," 6 Sep. 2019 Each track off the album explores different methods of mind control, and this one features vocal samples from a calming hypnosis meditation. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "The 10 Best Rezz Songs," 23 July 2019 Yoga, along with hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery exercises, has been prohibited in the state’s public schools since 1993. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Yoga remains prohibited in Alabama schools," 19 Aug. 2019 Things to try include regular exercise, relaxation and stress reduction techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, massage, self-hypnosis, and regular, good sleep. — Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when you’re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 Do people still turn to hypnosis to quit smoking and lose weight? — Cotton Codinha, Allure, "Can Hypnotherapy Actually Help Treat Pain and Anxiety?," 21 June 2019 Harden reaches a similar result by way of hypnosis: bouncing the ball back and forth, lunging and receding. — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Why the Pairing of Russell Westbrook and James Harden Won’t Be a Simple Fit," 12 July 2019

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